Break Dancing Gorilla at the Calgary Zoo

The video shows Zola having pure fun with an enrichment opportunity during Spotlight on Gorillas and is not a trained behavior; the music was added afterward.
Zola, nine-years old, is one of eight Western lowland gorillas currently living at the Calgary Zoo as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Gorilla Species Survival Plan. He loves to play in water and keepers regularly give him the opportunity to do so as part of the enrichment activities they plan and vary on a daily basis.

[@annaferdenzi1626]

Ahhh bless he's having a great time ❤

[@ambienthangout]

I'm really impressed by his balance and fluidity of movement. I didn't know gorillas were capable of this kind of grace

[@justbreathe_]

They are like the ballerinas of the jungle 😂 seriously though

[@ambienthangout]

@@justbreathe_ Next you'll be telling me that rhinoceroses are good tap dancers. No seriously, I believe you on this one though 🙂

[@justbreathe_]

@@ambienthangout 😂

[@ZDoggMD]

Step Up 3: The Zoo

[@Physma]

Uh

[@YacineElA]

Bruh

[@brentdobson5264]

Profoundly beautiful physical intelligence and rythm . Clearly expressed phrasing . One respects this soul ❤ .

[@jillyd2807]

😂🤣😂 How lovely. I love it! 😍

[@justbreathe_]

He’s still dancing. So cute to see him so little.

[@etandrepont]

Totally awesome moves and groves and jives. 😊 🦍 💋

[@MervinKayenge]

That's my sister

[@peytonwright4732]

You have a strange family.

[@uraverageskeleton6480]

She’s pretty

[@KevvyHeikkinen]

I sent this to my sister and asked why she ran away from home

[@jazluvszoe]

she got good moves

[@sgtg4600]

I think I dated her once

[@tarrahbarker24]

He ADORABLE !! His smile says it all ! WARMS MY HEART❤ 🥰😊

[@angelspirit2222]

that is how excited and free to express pure joy that humans would be if they didn't worry so much about what other people think. Gooooo Gorilla!!

[@le5.24]

We can see where we got our ability to dance from.

[@theamazingtoot]

I think I've seen this dance at church.

[@oceansunset6147]

This gorilla must have the sanity of a king. Imagine been stuck in that cell all your life and rain water coming through the ceiling onto the floor is your only pleasure. He has a strong spirit ❤

[@bernadettebreault3113]

If you do not know the zoo you should not be making those kind of comments. It is a beautiful zoo with a great area for the gorillas.

[@CLT51154]

You don’t know any of those things.

[@Jennlynch7894]

Love the facial expressions in addition to the moves.

[@jtthallious8653]

😆 sorry I'm 10 years late

[@BethAnnMayberry]

Adorable! He's just playing in the water, people. He has a bigger enclosure than this. I SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE, CARING ZOOS!

[@MinaStellor]

He sure can dance better than me!!

[@Dragonflymomof2boys]

OMG how cute!!!!! He was having a lot of fun!!!

[@thomasatkinson5745]

Hi

[@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk]

@@thomasatkinson5745 freak

[@Angel77777771]

@TheChancersArt Actually, i live in Calgary and go to the zoo often, it is an amazing zoo and the animals are well looked after. The cage shown in the video is not the main habitat, it is the zookeepers area where the animals are cared for. The main area is rather large, with trees, swings, ropes and other enrichment toys. They also have a large outdoor enclosure that is opened on nice days and all through the summer.

[@rustythegreatandpowerfulla2676]

And 11 years later, this Gorilla is at the Dallas Zoo.

[@marinamccleery2683]

Thanks for that comment; so many people can’t think if there is more of it!

[@0peinup]

Zola. You made my day.

[@muffintopz4692]

“He’s a maniac, maniac and he’s dancing like he’s never danced before.” 🙈

[@cu4wur6023]

He’s dancing in the rain ☔️ (Fred Astaire) for those too young! Great break dancing. I wonder if you put music on and show videos of dances they would attempt to copy. Music can be soothing and help them relax if stressed for any reason. Would be interesting to know 🙏🏻👏🏻❤️🇬🇧

[@eatallnowsavenone4later342]

He throws that stick out the way @ the beginning to make more room on the dance floor, LOL !

[@jordancirincione3472]

Me at the club...

[@jonathandoyle3355]

He got some moves, man!

[@astrollordwesmirnaut3634]

Just because he's barefoot in puddle...

[@sarahjogengiah2176]

hahahaha

[@jerrysetlerr770]

He's having fun ! Just hope he's good were he's at and treated good .

[@mm-qj6cc]

He was smiling! What a delight.

[@alfonsoavila7007]

0:10 happy feet!

[@freebird2341]

This was harambe's favorite thing to do

[@ItslLegendl]

child its okay

[@londresberlin6143]

😳 Ho shit ! he dances even better than me. 🤣

[@chrispraz877]

Great video!! Gorilla's are the best.

[@fred_fred_fred]

I can not stop laughing at this. I just start it at 9 seconds and watch it over and over. laugh every time

[@GlitchedEspeon]

wow the new gorillaz music video looks so good

[@spacelol6444]

This feels like something they would put out

[@kashigata]

That was brilliant!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@esterarmstrong1453]

Boy got the moves, bit of tap thrown in ! Brilliant

[@Gryr1ght]

His dance moves are better then mine :D

[@alvallac2171]

*than (comparative)

[@kaylaparker8593]

lol i love this video i watched it a whole bunch of times...its gets me every time!!!

[@rebeccaharrison2968]

I can’t love this enough!

[@havinfunnowandthen]

Nice to see change for these captive creatures who are bored most of the time.Thanks for giving them a change up.

[@JOHNROBERTCRUZ]

IT IS LITTLE VIDEOS LIKE THIS THAT ADDS SMILES TO LIFE ! GOD BLESS. . . :)

[@sasukefallen]

Free Diddy Kong!

[@jenenjisgarden]

LOL. HE'S HAVING SO MUCH FUN.

[@Tsujigiro]

still a better love story then twilight.... oh and looks better then bieber...

[@RaheemD]

@Gunman2461 Did you find it in the end? What did it say :P Me being lazy lmao

[@Shield60]

Break dancing with a touch of tap dancing, so talented 😊

[@laurastortoni-hager1510]

Great dancing!!!!

[@piwright42]

So adorable!

[@Chibeagle]

Don't worry Zola, Caesar is coming to get you out!

[@susanneh5918]

So cute ❤

[@mooncakerabbithender7203]

That was so hilarious! I noticed someone laying down in the next room taking no notice his special moves!! xxx

[@ZDoggMD]

@CaptureTheMomentHQ What???? I need to get on Netflix STAT!

[@Physma]

look

[@markaylott1780]

........and enjoyed every second 😃

[@DrKiransudama]

Unbelievable talented Gorilla….wow. 😊.

[@mikezukie]

That’s nothing, last week I saw over a hundred of them kneel during the national anthem!

[@johndavenport1256]

You are a damn racist fool.

[@Rctdcttecededtef]

What else

[@cometgoth]

All he was really doing was playing in the water. But its still cute. XD

[@donnasmith5461]

He's got soul!

[@j.m.harris4202]

It's Natural in all of us to have a Dancing Spirit! King David Danced before his Creator! 🙌

[@erinnorwood6124]

Excellent dancers

[@Tubularm8]

I freaking love the music they put on this video!!So funny!

[@amandabucci8167]

This is my dad in the morning... lol ❤

[@Fester_]

I just watched a video of BMW drivers on The Nurburgring , this video answers a lot of questions I had.

[@m.w.976]

There couldn't have been a better choice of music for this video.

[@romanobritish]

This made me feel so good he was having fun splashing in the water.

[@catherinecozzano2580]

Great music to match the steps he does. Pure joy 😂😂😂

[@jameswarren423]

Oh, damn uncle Pete’s at it again ! This is what happens when he drinks🥴🤣

[@elizabethstolle1793]

brilliant!!!

[@m4ssee]

That song is lit. I need longer version of it. xD

[@nickjhennessy]

Thank you Brandon Boyd, that was awesome.

[@carmenh.2518]

He is getting it….I love this video and the music

[@taraleighcUK]

I feel like doing this when I'm STRESSED!

[@elrafel1]

and he"s having a hell of a time, he is smiling all the way on the video hahahahahahah just love it

[@Gill-Leeds]

Nifty footwork, he's really having fun

[@anneliescaplin6669]

He’s totally rocking it😂

[@panthercat38]

I love that every being on Earth is programmed with Fun. XDD

[@ektion]

❤

[@marie-christinemontegu9503]

C’est tout à fait ça !!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@dennisriley4907]

Having the best time

[@trakig1]

Get on the good foot!! Sure he's into soul music!!! Superb!!

[@MandA1900]

I love this, wish the zoo, was In England ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@HariKalay]

I like the bit with the foot stamping / splashing.

[@wickedvahndyl]

This just made my day.

[@puredruid]

lol at when he opens his mouth towards the end, he's really feelin' that beat!

[@sassyhot88]

Zola is freaking awesome!

[@carolinejayes157]

certainly got style.!

[@Liberty-or-Death-1776]

Dude needs a matching Adidas track suit, a bucket hat, some Ray Bans, and some chains.

[@CAMIGUIN99]

That was soo cool, It made me laugh...a James Brown shuffle indeed!!

[@Pookspoons]

Aww, bless, thats beautiful; just plain beautiful.

[@piratessalyx7871]

Origins of dance! Wonderful!

[@rickmurphy7769]

This is the best video on KZbin

[@subirsen6934]

That's more like tap dancing than break dancing 😅. Possibly must have an Irish descent from Galway.

[@MashTayto]

Daim nature! you rockin!

[@Irisbaby1-nw6fx]

I waited for more spinning!

[@thecynicalmimic2046]

before the wave of new comments saying stuff like "whos watching in 2020" i wanna say that monkeys got moves, hope they're still alive.

[@Shinkajo]

Gorillas are apes, not monkeys.

[@thecynicalmimic2046]

@@Shinkajo bruh the only difference is a tail, who cares

[@Shinkajo]

@@thecynicalmimic2046 the difference is a family. Biology cares.

[@MonkENuman]

oh the end was the best...he just walks away knowing he owned that puddle dance floor!

[@jennconspiracy]

That looks like a very happy animal!

[@dreadwolfmechwarriortactic8689]

Gorillas got rythm.

[@prico6810]

Haha amazing, he or she was so excited. :) funny

[@DJstoopnig]

Glad to see MC Hammer is still performing.

[@Mega501Young]

Love the beat!

[@Hello-rn4sc]

I love it😍🥰😆😆😆

[@hardlines2635]

New York brought me here.

[@BobofMan]

I NEVER WOULD HAVE GUESSED. THANK YOU.

[@TheFreiwild1990]

well, i think he's great so you don't have to be ashamed of yur dancing skills :D

[@the-onethatgotaway5257]

Oh he is so cute! Too cute!